TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Prevalence and risk factors for delirium in elderly patients with severe burns: a retrospective cohort study
JO  - Journal of burn care and research
A1  - Van Yperen, Daan T.
A1  - Raats, Jelle W.
A1  - Dokter, Jan
A1  - Ziere, Gijsbertus
A1  - Roukema, Gert R.
A1  - van Baar, Margriet E.
A1  - van der Vlies, Cornelis H.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - BACKGROUND: Little is known about delirium in elderly burn center patients. The aim of this study is to provide information on the prevalence of delirium and risk factors contributing to the onset of delirium. <br><br>METHODS: All patients aged 70 years or older admitted with burn injuries to the Burn Center, Maasstad Hospital, in 2011-2017 were eligible for inclusion. We retrospectively collected data regarding the presence of delirium, potential risk factors contributing to the onset of delirium and outcome after delirium. <br><br>RESULTS: We included elderly 90 patients in this study. The prevalence of delirium in our population was 13% (N=12). Risk factors for delirium were advanced age, increased American Society for Anesthesiologists score, physical impairment and the use of anticholinergic drugs during admission. Patients with delirium had a poorer outcome, with prolonged hospital stay and increased mortality 6 months and 12 months after discharge. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Delirium is diagnosed in 13% of the elderly patients admitted to our burn center. Risk factors for delirium found in this study are advanced age, poor physical health status, physical impairment and the use of anticholinergic drugs. Delirium is related to poor outcomes, including prolonged hospital stay and mortality after discharge.<br><br>© American Burn Association 2019. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1559-047X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irz161
ID  - ref1
ER  -